20 modern contemporary computer desks

Modern desks are really useful and also aesthetically beautiful: they can make a room good looking because they are often precious design pieces. Obviously pen writing has become an increasingly less frequent activity, but a desk devoted to the computer is, or should be, present in every home.

20 modern designers fireplaces

The fireplace is very good looking in every modern home. The modern fireplaces are used not only for the great look and feel of cozyness in home. But they acctualy can be used for heating the entire home. There is big variaty of fireplace designes nowdays. They vary from size and shape. Some of them are with open fire but other are behind fireproof glass.

20 Modern and Contemporary Kitchens

Even at the stage of thinking and planning of the interior of your kitchen it is necessary to know that everything in it must correspond to your and your only taste. Agree that modern kitchen - this is comfort. For this purpose very helpful are the appliances, and stands with rotating shelves and hanging racks for your favorite spices, and furniture on wheels and other.

20 Modern and Contemporary Carpets for Home

This is one of our articles with 20 samples of interior ideas. This time we will show you various types and styles carpets and rugs that will be perfect for your contemporary and modernistic apartment.

20 Modern and Contemporary Living Rooms

Here we decide to present to you 20 modern and contemporary interior designers for your living room. The living room is one of the most important rooms in our homes as we spend most of the time in it we read we watch TV meet guests and sometimes sleep in it. That’s why it is very important how our living room is designed and decorated.

Sunday, October 12, 2014

Why keep staring at your smartphone for a perfect shot of a family gathering, camping trip or your favorite band’s concert when your can capture excellent shots in outstanding detail while still enjoying the moment without screen distraction? Well, that’s probably what premium phone manufacturer HTC had in mind when they set out to create Re, and action camera– the slick standalone digital camera allows you to snap quick photos and capture short video clips without getting in the way of your real-life experience and it also easily connects to Android or iOS smartphones for quick media transfer later on.

When shooting with your camera or smartphone, you often have to focus on the moment as seen through the display and not on the actual scene. That’s where Re comes in: barely larger than a regular Pez dispenser, this pipe-like screenless camera puts you back in the center of the action while filming your experiences either in 1080p/30fps HD footage, 720p/120fps 4x slow motion clips, time-lapse videos or 16 megapixel stills.

To keep the design as minimalist as it gets, the tiny periscope-like HTC camera is viewfinder- and display-free and it has no graphical user interface – in fact, all it has is the ultra-wide angle fixed-focus lens with an incredible 146 degree field of view, 16MP sensor and two buttons, one up front and another on the back. The silver button found on the Re back is the capture toggle, which shoots stills at a simple quick press and records videos at a longer press-and-hold motion, storing them directly onto the included 8GB microSD card (in case you decide to upgrade, Re supports microSDs up to 128GB). The front button puts the tiny camera into slow motion mode, and there’s also a couple of LED indicator lights to show when Re is video recording (LED blinking red) or recording in slow motion (LED blinking blue). On top of that, there’s a microphone on top of the cam, a speaker next to the slow-motion button and a micro-USB charging/data port for simple juice-ups. On a full charge, the Re 820 mAh battery can provide for up to 1 hour and 40 minutes of continuous 1080p HD video recording or up to 1,200 still shots before needing a top-up.

Surprisingly enough, Re has no ‘on’ switch – it is conveniently designed to be always on, i.e. to come out of standby mode and switch on automatically when you pick it up thanks to the capacitive sensors found in the handle. Thanks to its ultra-wide angle lens, it can reportedly capture everything around you without interrupting your immediate scene experience and it handles focus by zooming in zero on the closest item. The HTC camera works with a companion application, which lets you view captured images and footage and adjust settings. It pairs with an iPhone or Android phone via Bluetooth for instant streaming and allows for simple media transfer via Wi-Fi Direct, and you can also use your smartphone as a remote viewfinder and set the camera to the time-lapse mode. Measuring only 96.7 x 26.5 millimeters and weighting as few as 65.5 grams (2.31 ounces), Re is small enough to fit in your jeans pocket and be used one-handedly on the fly, and since it’s made of glossy plastic, you won’t even notice it weight-wise until you next need it. But despite its inconspicuous size and bulk, Re is sturdy enough to stand some tough love – its dust-proof and water-resistant exterior protects the critical components stored inside, so it can endure a few toss-arounds in the dirt and even be submerged in water down to one meter for up to 30 minutes and still keep shooting.

Compatible with Android 4.3 (and up) and iOS 7 (and above) devices, Re can instantly stream everything you shoot on your phone and it can automatically upload your media to the cloud for simple access and easy sharing on social networks. HTC also offers a number of accessories for your Re, such as a quarter-inch tripod mount, waterproof case and handlebar bike mount. Due to go on sale at Best Buy and a number of other retailers later in October, HTC Re will be available in several different colors (orange, white, dark blue and teal) so make sure you grab yours as soon as it hits the market.

The Eiffel Tower has undergone $38.4 million renovation. Paris’ greatest tourist draw now boasts solar panels, shops, restaurants, a new museum, and a vertiginous glass floor. Visitors can now enjoy dramatic views of the 57-meter (187-foot) drop from the 125-year-old landmark’s first level. This transparent walkway has already proved a hit with visitors lining up and lying down to take selfies with the ground below as a stunning backdrop.

Paris’s mayor, Anne Hidalgo, opened the new attraction saying it would help bring back some magic to a city that’s been criticized for disappointing foreign visitors.

“I hear that Paris has lost its shine and attractiveness,” she said. “It’s not true.”
The new floor, she added, proved Parisians could re-invent their city “without ruining our history.”
Nearly seven million people visited the 1,060-foot tower site every year, 75 percent traveling from overseas, according the Eiffel Tower’s official website.

Bulgari is rejuvenated its Diagono collection with four new models. Watches are different by details, although in them is dominant black color, and are designed for intensive daily use. Collection name Diagon comes from the ancient Greek word “agon” which means, competition. For the first time this collection by Bvlgari was introduced 15 years ago, when housing was made from aluminum. On new watches housing has a diameter 42 mm and is made of stainless steel, which is additionally coated with a protective layer of DLC (Diamond Like Carbon).

Watches are different by details, or by yellow, red, silver or gold color (18k pink gold). At Bulgari Diagono Ultranero Chronograph watches, as we have noted, the dominant is black color and they come with a black rubber strap that is wearing a classic needle clip.
Caliber B130 with 37 rubies launches new models.

Chronograph function is controlled by metal buttons above and below the crown, and we note that the watches can handle up to 100m depth. In addition to the chronograph, caliber B130 provides a display of hours, minutes, seconds and date. Hour markers and watch hands are coated with Super-LumiNova coating. On the bezel is engraved the name of the manufacturer and it is the most notable feature on the watch.